Albertsons teams with OpenAI for enterprise AI expansionAlbertsons Companies Inc. is working with a major next-gen artificial intelligence provider to transform its operations. Kroger bases AI strategy on customer data, helping shoppers & associatesThe Kroger Co. sees artificial intelligence as a data-driven tool to streamline shopping while making associates more efficient. Estee Lauder tracks AI recommendations A global cosmetics conglomerate is analyzing how its brands are discussed on leading artificial intelligence platforms to improve promotional efforts. EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Neelima Sharma, senior VP, Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies Inc. continues expanding the functionality of its artificial intelligence assistant for shoppers. Batteries Plus launches AI tools for franchising, store customer service Batteries Plus is continuing to develop its artificial intelligence infrastructure. NRF: Consumers have a lot of back-to-school shopping left It’s been back-to-school season for a while, but many items remain on consumer shopping lists. Retail Technology News: July update Retailers in July 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, AI-based shopping assistance and 3-D product imaging. Taco Bell scales voice AI drive-thru ordering to almost 900 stores Taco Bell is expanding the use of voice-enabled artificial intelligence technology at drive-thru locations. Here’s what hiring managers and workers think of AI on the job Artificial intelligence is increasingly showing up in the workplace, but most participants agree it will not eliminate the need for humans. Stitch Fix expands AI style visualization capability An online personal styling service is building on the success of a artificial intelligence tool that helps customers see personalized imagery of outfits. Google introduces new Universal Commerce Protocol features Google is attempting to make it easier for retailers to conduct commerce using its open source agentic artificial intelligence protocol. Klarna launches product search app within ChatGPT A leading global flexible payments provider is expanding its presence in next-gen artificial intelligence environments. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last